[jjflemin]

Happy new MEST MKII owner here
So far I'm enjoying these little gems with stock cable and stock silicone tips, have briefly tried the Xelastec provided, but the sound seemed to lose some bass weight. Am I doing something wrong? I have read that the Xelastec should be very good for these IEMs, but it seems (from this very early impression at least) that the silicone ones are better to my ears....
I'm using a DX300 (GL, D4), music mainly jazz and progressive rock / trip-hop

On first use I felt like it took 20-30 minutes with intermittent pushing to get the xelastec tips fully adjusted to my ear canals. Then another few minutes with each use to get the best fit. I also had to use the smallest size when I would normally use a medium or medium small tip to get the best seal. Keep playing with them!

 

[phaeton70]

On first use I felt like it took 20-30 minutes with intermittent pushing to get the xelastec tips fully adjusted to my ear canals. Then another few minutes with each use to get the best fit. I also had to use the smallest size when I would normally use a medium or medium small tip to get the best seal. Keep playing with them!

ok, will try again, thanks for the reply... and yes, me too used the smallest Xelastec, while I tipically use the M size.

 

[Palpatine79]

Xelastec is very muddy and hollow. I found MK2 best synergy with Symbio W Peel

 

[Scubadevils]

I find MEST MKII can work well with lots of tips and I enjoy experimenting. Current choice is Azla Short Lights, very nice synergy.

 

[vladzakhar]

I love my Mest II with Final E tips

 

[Dobrescu George]

Happy new MEST MKII owner here
So far I'm enjoying these little gems with stock cable and stock silicone tips, have briefly tried the Xelastec provided, but the sound seemed to lose some bass weight. Am I doing something wrong? I have read that the Xelastec should be very good for these IEMs, but it seems (from this very early impression at least) that the silicone ones are better to my ears....
I'm using a DX300 (GL, D4), music mainly jazz and progressive rock / trip-hop

My trick was to use the deepest insertion possible with the smallest XELASTEC tip.

Also, DX300 is a beast of a DAP, should be perfect for the MESt MKii!

 

[Mosauwer]

At musictreck being $999, the Mest mk1 is a compelling purchase. I had this mk1 for a while, where i am listening side by side with sony ier-z1r. The mest is comfortable and packs huge dynamics. tho, z1r slams and impacts a lot deeper and better, the comfort with mest mk1 is outstanding. it seals well, it slams well. i hope to hear the mk2 soon. My review with UM mest mk1 will be dropping very soon. Thanks, @UniqueMelody for producing awesome iems.

 

[Strifeff7]

Hello,
Anyone here use the Mest Mk2 + Stock cable as a daily drive ?

I'm worried about the durability of the stock cable, if it's became stiff and not flexible anymore after a few months,

 

[Layman1]

Hello,
Anyone here use the Mest Mk2 + Stock cable as a daily drive ?

I'm worried about the durability of the stock cable, if it's became stiff and not flexible anymore after a few months,

I do, and I've not noticed any issues with the cable in the months that I've owned it thus far
I'd speculate that the fact that it has that opaque black sheathing might mean it's a different material which is less vulnerable to the UV-induced stiffening that is a risk with many cables?

 

[9bphillips]

I find MEST MKII can work well with lots of tips and I enjoy experimenting. Current choice is Azla Short Lights, very nice synergy.

I enjoy the Azla short lights also. I enjoy the xelastec too though. I think ppl give up on the xelastec before they really get the right fit. They take some work.

 

[Scubadevils]

I enjoy the Azla short lights also. I enjoy the xelastec too though. I think ppl give up on the xelastec before they really get the right fit. They take some work.

I've since moved to Spiral Dot++ and they are also fantastic.

 

[9bphillips]

I've since moved to Spiral Dot++ and they are also fantastic.

Im going to try those too. I have been hearing a lot about them. How do they run? Are they true to size?

 

[Scubadevils]

Im going to try those too. I have been hearing a lot about them. How do they run? Are they true to size?

I found for MEST ML is perfect which is 13mm - I would often be L on other IEMs.

 

[Verificateur]

Im going to try those too. I have been hearing a lot about them. How do they run? Are they true to size?

Here is a comparison chart of how Spiral Dots++ run against the Azla.
I can also say that Spiral Dots++ were the most comfortable tips when I had the Mest Mk2. So soft and comfortable yet provide good seal.

 

[romekbono]

Hello Folks,

Any comparison between the MEST MKI or MKII and the new tribrid XENNS UP ?

I am curious to know the differences especially on the bass and sub bass level. thanks